Specifics About the Akoya Pearls

Large Akoya pearls with a deep beautiful luster are a rare find. Although somewhat similar to a freshwater pearl, an Akoya pearl is  generally bigger, smoother, rounder, and more lustrous. The size and lustrous quality make an Akoya pearl great for matching with multiple stranded necklaces and bracelets.

Pearl collectors and jewelry lovers may find quality Akoya cultured pearl jewelry pieces online. There are dazzling collections fashioned into stud earrings, regular fashion earrings, multiple strand necklaces, pendants, and bracelets. There are many Japanese pearl farms specializing in Akoya cultured pearl jewelry. The first batch of pearls cultured date back to the 1920s. To date, China has also become a quality  akoya pearl jewelry producer.

Japan and China are two countries where the smallest pearl-producing mollusk can be found. Akoya cultured pearls are usually white or cream in color, and with overtones of rose or silver.

Beautiful white or rose-colored Akoya pearls look great on fair-skinned individuals. High-quality Akoya pearl jewelry set with 18k gold materials, with little blemish and a deep, beautiful luster, are coveted items.

Black Akoya Pearls

Black pearls exude beauty unlike other pearls. Its rare appearance plus the fact that it is uncommon makes it irresistible in the jewelry market. Black pearls come from different places such as Tahiti and Akoya.

Akoya pearls are produced by the oysters specifically thriving in a place called Akoya. The Akoya pearl sold nowadays are product of man’s continued research in the production of black pearls. Through the skillful hands of a culturist, a nucleus which shall form as the starting point for the formation of the pearl is inserted in the oyster. After such insertion, the main process which is the continued coating of the nucleus is commenced by the mollusk. A liquid is continuously secreted by the mollusk which later on hardens. The product is a lustrous Akoya pearl.

Though Akoya pearls are cultured, they are still considered rare. In order for the culturing process to be completely successful, the culturist must be highly skilled. He must know where to place the nucleus. Otherwise, the culturing process will be of no use as the mollusk will reject it. The production of Akoya pearls is indeed a time-consuming process that will require tremendous amount of patience.

The secret of the luster of Akoya pearls lie in the temperature of the water. Studies have shown that the shiniest pearls are produced from mollusks that thrive in waters that have cold temperature. The coolness of the water stimulates the mollusk to produce thicker secretions which forms as the shiny layers of the pearl.